Back-ups

[Teelbee]

How can I confirm that my backup disks work?

I normally don't bother to make backup copies of my
software - I've always had a desktop, and my software was
nearby.

But, now I have a laptop. Often, when using Office
features you get prompted to insert one of the program
disks - whether for clipart, templates, or some
confirmation process related to updates.

I don't want to carry the original installation disks with
me, so I tried making backup disks to carry with the
laptop. It took an extraordinarily long time to copy the
retail version disks to my desktop (which has an OEM
installation, btw); and a very extraordinary amount of
time to write the disks.

I'm worried there may be something wrong with the copies;
and I have no idea how to test them. Is there anyway to
confirm that the copies I made are okay?

Teelbee

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

If your software is OEM, it can only be used to backup the system on which
it was originally installed. You will need to purchase a retail copy of the
software for your laptop.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

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After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer
Teelbee <[email protected]> asked:

| How can I confirm that my backup disks work?
|
| I normally don't bother to make backup copies of my
| software - I've always had a desktop, and my software was
| nearby.
|
| But, now I have a laptop. Often, when using Office
| features you get prompted to insert one of the program
| disks - whether for clipart, templates, or some
| confirmation process related to updates.
|
| I don't want to carry the original installation disks with
| me, so I tried making backup disks to carry with the
| laptop. It took an extraordinarily long time to copy the
| retail version disks to my desktop (which has an OEM
| installation, btw); and a very extraordinary amount of
| time to write the disks.
|
| I'm worried there may be something wrong with the copies;
| and I have no idea how to test them. Is there anyway to
| confirm that the copies I made are okay?
|
| Teelbee